Dadblasted
Dadblasted is a Southern and Appalachian euphemistic expletive derived from something blasphemous. It conveys annoyance or emphasis while avoiding profanity.
#SouthernWords #Appalachia #BlendedWords #Southern #Euphemisms
Hillbilly Dude Says...
Papaw once said he’d trade that dadblasted rooster for two minutes of peace and quiet. Hillbilly Dude Says...
Papaw once said he’d trade that dadblasted rooster for two minutes of peace and quiet. Pronunciation
[DAD-blas-tid]
/ˈdæd.ˌblæs.tɪd/
/ˈdæd.ˌblæs.tɪd/
Meaning & Usage
- Mild Expletive or Emphatic Modifier (adjective/interjection)
Elmer:
That dadblasted gate won’t stay shut!
That dadblasted gate won’t stay shut!
Estel:
Maybe if you’d quit leanin’ on it.
Maybe if you’d quit leanin’ on it.variations: dad blasted
★ One of several softened expletives in Southern English - including dadgum, dadburned, and dadblame - all adapted from stronger oaths through polite speech traditions. ★
Origin and Etymology
A 19th-century American minced oath derived from something blasphemous. The substitution of "dad-" softened the phrase for polite or religious communities. Its use spread throughout the South and Appalachia as a colorful, non-profane expression of irritation.
Usage Notes
Commonly heard in Southern and Appalachian English, especially among older speakers. Often used humorously today to convey mild frustration or exaggeration without profanity.
Kin Topics
Related Pages
How to Cite This Page
- APA (7th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, October 13). Dadblasted. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/dadblasted
- MLA (9th edition)"The Hillbilly Dude." "Dadblasted." HillbillySlang.com, 13 Oct. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/dadblasted.
- Chicago (17th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. "Dadblasted." HillbillySlang.com. October 13, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/dadblasted.
Most Popular
Latest Accents
Latest Sayings
Latest Slang
Latest Southernish
About
Created by a true, actual, proper, real-life hillbilly, HillbillySlang is a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia but reaching across the world. Every slang word, saying, accent and story is gathered from first-hand experience and trusted sources. The goal: preserve authentic voices and share them with writers, learners, and culture lovers everywhere - with a little humor thrown in here and there. Read more...